unprepared
adjective
un·pre·pared
ˌən-pri-ˈperd 
: not prepared
was unprepared for class
… they were woefully unprepared to take on the responsibilities expected of them.—
Richard M. Ketchum
Richard M. KetchumExamples of unprepared in a Sentence
an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner
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But despite the area being prone to severe weather, many residents were unprepared for a tornado of such magnitude.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The surge in optimism following the election of President Trump, followed by the recent sharp drop off in some surveys, suggest that both businesses and consumers were unprepared for the extent and even the nature of some of the policies now being pursued.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos pushed back against the characterization that the local school system was unprepared.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The format has been criticized as politically counterproductive, with Newsom appearing unprepared and overly eager to validate conservative talking points.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The surge in optimism following the election of President Trump, followed by the recent sharp drop off in some surveys, suggest that both businesses and consumers were unprepared for the extent and even the nature of some of the policies now being pursued.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos pushed back against the characterization that the local school system was unprepared.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The format has been criticized as politically counterproductive, with Newsom appearing unprepared and overly eager to validate conservative talking points.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unprepared
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“Unprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprepared. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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